Pursuant to Penal Code 22.041 , endangering a child in Texas occurs when a person places a child under the age of 15 in danger of death, bodily injury, or physical…

Court Ruling: Are Eight-Liners Legal? The Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth addressed the issue of eight-liners in Texas. The issue was whether the eight-liner gambling machines are unconstitutional…

False Accusations of Domestic Violence: A Serious Problem Prosecutors love talking about domestic violence. Tarrant County put up billboards and signs that say “not in my community.” No one will…

Delta-8 THC Differs from Delta-9 THC Over the past couple of years, a once little-known cannabinoid called delta-8 THC has surged in popularity due to its similarities to marijuana —…

Violent juvenile crimes in Texas are on the rise, and in Tarrant County, that’s especially true with homicides. In fact, homicides increased 80 percent from 2020 to 2021, the most recent…

Street Racing is Illegal in Texas If you’ve wondered, “is street racing illegal in Texas,” here’s your answer: Street racing is illegal in Texas, but what charges drivers face depends on…

What Texas law makes selling fake drugs a crime? Under Chapter 482.002 of the Texas Health and Safety Code , a person commits the offense of “unlawful delivery or manufacture with…

In a landmark decision, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) has voted 4-to-3 in favor of the delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821, which pertains to criminal history. This significant…

On February 16, 2024, Elena Rios, a mother of four and grandmother of 13, was tragically killed in a forklift accident at a north Fort Worth Walmart distribution center. Elena…